How do I join Amnesty International?
How do I join Amnesty International?
We’ll make sure you’re at the heart of everything we do. Timely emails with how you can take action to protect human rights. Inspiring stories and photos showing how your support is changing lives. Help shape the future of Amnesty by contributing your ideas and views.
Where is Amnesty International located?
London
Headquarters are in London. The organization was founded through the principal efforts of the British attorney Peter Benenson, who had defended political prisoners in Hungary, South Africa, and Spain and who sought to establish a collective agency for the advancement of human rights.
Is Amnesty International part of the UN?
Since 1964 Amnesty has had special consultative status at the UN, which has allowed us to shape crucial developments in human rights, including: The adoption of key UN Conventions. Such as against Torture and Disappearances and, curbing the arms trade.
How old do you have to be to join Amnesty International?
You must be 13 years of age or older to create an account or use the Member Center.
What’s wrong with Amnesty International?
The Catholic Church has also criticized Amnesty for its stance on abortion, particularly in Catholic-majority countries. Amnesty International has also been criticized for paying some of its staff high salaries. A 2019 report also showed that a toxic work environment is present at Amnesty.
Who is Amnesty International funded by?
We are funded by members and people like you. We are independent of any political ideology, economic interest or religion. No government is beyond scrutiny.
Are NGOs illegal?
In September 2020, amid the pandemic, the Modi government amended FCRA 2010 to ban NGOs from making subgrants of the overseas funds it receives to other NGOs who have the FCRA permit while capping administrative expenses at only 20% of the funds they receive.
How many volunteers does Amnesty International have?
We currently have over 100 volunteers supporting the work that we do, making invaluable contributions to the organisation in the time that they spend with us. Volunteers are a treasured resource for the organisation and their contributions have made the Amnesty movement what it is.